Award

Family Support Link SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 09:57

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is leading a procurement process titled "Family Support Link SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)" in the services category, specifically for guidance and counselling services. Located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, the process involves a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The contract award notice was published on 17th March 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, where Family Support Link has been identified as a supplier, receiving an active award valued at £34,321 GBP. The procurement aims to extend funding through a six-month waiver while concurrently progressing through the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services and those seeking to work with governmental bodies in public service contracts. The procurement process favours entities, including SMEs and VCSEs, offering specialised support services and a track record of working with sub-central government bodies. Organisations within the vicinity of Wellingborough and those with experience in family support or related services may find this a promising opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a reputable relationship with the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire.

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Notice Title

Family Support Link SVD Grant (Funding Agreement)

Notice Description

SVD Grant Funding- Waiver for 6 months Extension while a procurement process happening

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023850-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,321 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY SUPPORT LINK

Further Information

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